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EP3859171A1
EP3859171A1 EP21154128.9A EP21154128A EP3859171A1 EP 3859171 A1 EP3859171 A1 EP 3859171A1 EP 21154128 A EP21154128 A EP 21154128A EP 3859171 A1 EP3859171 A1 EP 3859171A1
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connector body
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frame element
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Paul Mcgrath
Arthur MIDDLETON
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Quantum3 Aluminium Ltd
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B7/00—Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections
    • F16B7/18—Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections using screw-thread elements
    • F16B7/187—Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections using screw-thread elements with sliding nuts or other additional connecting members for joining profiles provided with grooves or channels
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B7/00—Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections
    • F16B7/04—Clamping or clipping connections
    • F16B7/044—Clamping or clipping connections for rods or tubes being in angled relationship
    • F16B7/048—Clamping or clipping connections for rods or tubes being in angled relationship for rods or for tubes without using the innerside thereof
    • F16B7/0486—Clamping or clipping connections for rods or tubes being in angled relationship for rods or for tubes without using the innerside thereof forming an abutting connection of at least one tube
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B2200/00—Constructional details of connections not covered for in other groups of this subclass
    • F16B2200/40—Clamping arrangements where clamping parts are received in recesses of elements to be connected
    • F16B2200/403—Threaded clamping parts

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  • This invention relates to a connector for attachment of frame elements.
  • the invention particularly relates to aluminium profile machine framing.
  • Fig. 1 there is illustrated an aluminium profile machine framing system indicated generally by the reference numeral 1.
  • the system 1 includes a plurality of frame elements, only two of which are illustrated, namely a first frame element 2 and a second frame element 3.
  • Each frame element 2, 3 is of generally rectangular section having radiused side edges 4, 5, 6, 7.
  • a groove 10 forming a dirt trap is formed at opposite side edges of the frame elements 2, 3 due to the radiused edges 4, 7.
  • various connection methods are available for joining the two frame elements 2, 3 together.
  • One connector system requires a hole to be precisely drilled in one frame element 2, 3 for key access.
  • Another connection system requires a special tool and jig to drill holes in one or both frame elements 2, 3.
  • a third system uses a complex and awkward "automatic" connector. These conventional connector systems make assembly of the framing system difficult and time consuming.
  • the present invention is directed towards overcoming these problems.
  • a connector for attachment of two frame elements the frame elements being of rectangular section and having radiused side edges
  • the connector comprising a connector body of similar rectangular section to the frame elements having an inner flat engagement face for engagement with a flat end face of a first frame element to form an extension of the first frame element, and an outer engagement face substantially parallel to the inner engagement face for abutting engagement against a flat side wall of a second frame element, the outer engagement face having at least one outwardly projecting lip along a side edge, the lip having a curved inner face for mating engagement with a radiused edge of the second frame element and a flat outer face forming an extension of a side wall of the connector body to align with and provide a smooth transition between adjacent side walls of the two frame elements.
  • a connector for attachment of two frame elements the frame elements being of rectangular section and having radiused side edges
  • the connector comprising a connector body of similar rectangular section to the frame elements, the connector body comprising a single piece block having an inner flat engagement face for engagement with a flat end face of a first frame element to form an extension of the first frame element, and an outer engagement face substantially parallel to the inner engagement face for abutting engagement against a flat side wall of a second frame element, the outer engagement face having at least one outwardly projecting lip along a side edge, the lip having a curved inner face for mating engagement with a radiused edge of the second frame element and a flat outer face forming an extension of a side wall of the connector body to align with and provide a smooth transition between adjacent side walls of the two frame elements, a locking element provided on the connector body which is engagable with a frame element to resist rotation of the connector body relative to the frame element, a fastener to secure the frame elements together, the fastener comprising an
  • the outer engagement face has two lips extending along opposite side edges of the connector body at the outer face.
  • a locking element is provided on the connector body which is engagable with a frame element to resist rotation of the connector body relative to the frame element.
  • the locking element comprises at least one locking tab which projects outwardly from the inner engagement face for complementary interengagement with an associated slot in the first frame element, or from the outer engagement face for complementary interengagement with an associated slot in the second frame element.
  • the locking element comprises locking tabs on both the inner engagement face and on the outer engagement face.
  • the locking tabs comprise a pair of locking tabs located at opposite sides of the connector body.
  • the locking tabs comprise a pair of spaced-apart locking tabs mounted on and projecting outwardly from the inner engagement face of the connector body.
  • the connector includes a fastener to secure the frame elements together.
  • the fastener comprises a slide block which is slidably engagable within a re-entrant slot in the second frame element and at least one retaining screw which is engagable with the slide block and extends outwardly therefrom for engagement with the connector body to secure the slide block on the connector body, locating the slide block spaced-apart from the outer face of the connector body.
  • a pair of spaced-apart retaining screws is provided on the slide block.
  • a retaining washer associated with each retaining screw is mounted on the connector body at the outer face, the retaining washer having a central through-hole for reception and through-passage of the retaining screw which is an interference fit in the through-hole for gripping the retaining screw.
  • slots are provided in the outer face of the connector body for reception of each retaining washer.
  • the retaining washer is a push fit into the slot to hold the retaining washer in the slot.
  • the invention provides a fastener assembly comprising a screw fastener and an associated retaining washer, the retaining washer having a central through hole for reception and through passage of the screw fastener which is an interference fit in the through hole for gripping the screw fastener.
  • the connector 20 has a connector body 21 of similar rectangular section to the frame elements 2, 3.
  • a flat inner engagement face 22 of the connector body 21 engages with a flat end face 23 of the first frame element 2, and essentially forms an extension of the first frame element 2 as shown in Figs. 2 and 3 .
  • An outer engagement face 24 of the connector body 21 is substantially parallel to the inner engagement face 22 and in use abuts against a flat side wall 25 of the second frame element 3.
  • the outer engagement face 24 has two outwardly projecting lips 27 along opposite side edges of the connector body 21 at the outer face 24.
  • Each lip 27 has a curved inner face 28 for engagement with opposed radiused edges 4, 7 at opposite sides of the flat side wall face 25 of the second frame element 3.
  • a flat outer face 29 of the lip 27 forms an extension of a side wall 30 of the connector body 21 and provides a smooth transition between adjacent side walls 31, 32 of the two frame elements 2, 3.
  • Locking tabs 35 project outwardly of the inner face 22 of the connector body 21 for complementary inter-engagement with associated slots 36 in opposite side walls of the first frame element 2. This locking inter-engagement of the connector 20 with the first frame element 2 prevents rotation of the connector 2 on the first frame element 2.
  • the lips 27 on the outer face 24 of the connector body 21 prevent relative rotation between the connector 20 and the second frame element 3.
  • a fastener 40 is provided for securing the two frame elements 2, 3 together.
  • the fastener 40 comprises a slide block 41 which is slidably engagable within an associated re-entrant slot 42 in the side wall 25 of the second frame element 3.
  • a pair of spaced-apart retaining screws 44 are engagable with associated stepped through-holes 45 in the mounting block 41 and extend outwardly therefrom for engagement with associated mounting holes 47 in the connector body 21 to secure the slide block 41 on the connector body 21, locating the slide block 41 spaced-apart from the outer face 24 of the connector body 21 as can be seen in Fig. 2 .
  • retaining washers 48 associated with each retaining screw 44 are mounted on the connector body 21 at the outer face 24. Slots may be provided in the outer face 24 for reception of each retaining washer 48, which conveniently may be a push fit into the slot to hold the retaining washer 48 in the slot.
  • Each retaining washer 48 has a central through-hole 49 for reception and through-passage of the retaining screw 44 which is an interference fit in the through-hole 49 so that the retaining screw 44 is gripped by the retaining washer 48 and held in place during assembly for ease of construction of the framework.
  • Each through-hole 49 is sized such that the screw 44 can simply be pushed into the through hole 49 which grips the screw 44 ready for the screw being tightened on the connector body 21.
  • a central mounting screw 50 is engagable through a central mounting hole in the connector body 21 and threadedly engages a central hole 52 in the first frame element 2 to secure the connector body 21 on the first frame element 2.
  • the connectors 20 of the invention are relatively easy to use and provide a secure connection between frame elements 2, 3. Furthermore, it avoids the formation of dust-collecting grooves between adjoining frame elements 2, 3 upon assembly of the framing system.
  • Fig. 8 shows an arrangement whereby a number of frame elements 2, 3, 60, 61 are interconnected. Parts similar to those described previously are assigned the same reference numerals. In this case both square section frame elements 2, 3 and rectangular section frame elements 60, 61 are provided. Matching connectors 63 are provided for the rectangular section frame elements 60, 61.
  • Fig. 9 - Fig. 13 show another connector 70 according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • the connector body 21 is a square block connector body 21.
  • a pair of locking tabs 71 are provided at opposite sides of the connector body 21 projecting outwardly from the outer engagement face 24.
  • a pair of spaced-apart C-shaped locking tabs 72 are mounted on and project outwardly from the inner engagement face 22.
  • Fig. 14 - Fig. 18 show another connector 75 according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • the connector body 21 is an elongate rectangular block connector body 21.
  • Fig. 19 - Fig. 23 show another connector 80 according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • the connector body 21 is an elongate rectangular block connector body 21.
  • Fig. 24 - Fig. 28 show another connector 85 according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • the connector body 21 is a square block connector body 21.
  • Fig. 29 - Fig. 33 show another connector 90 according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • the connector body 21 is an elongate rectangular block connector body 21.
  • Fig. 34 - Fig. 38 show another connector 95 according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • the connector body 21 is an elongate rectangular block connector body 21.
  • a number of spaced-apart voids 96 are provided in the connector body 21 extending inwardly from the outer engagement face 24 to reduce the amount of material required to form the connector body 21.
  • Fig. 39 - Fig. 43 show another connector 100 according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • the connector body 21 is an elongate rectangular block connector body 21.
  • a single centrally located void 96 is provided in the outer engagement face 24.
  • Fig. 44 - Fig. 48 show another connector 110 according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • the connector body 21 is a square block connector body 21.
  • Fig. 49 - Fig. 53 show another connector 115 according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • the connector body 21 is an elongate rectangular block connector body 21.

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EP0716193A1 (de) * 1994-12-07 1996-06-12 Nic Autotec Co., Ltd. Verbindungsvorrichtung für Rahmenstäbe mit Polygonem Querschnitt
US20040033103A1 (en) * 2002-07-01 2004-02-19 Peter Ludwig Connection of streamlined-section struts
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